HED V76 - Managing Stress

    Recent Professors
    Joey Ramirez, Rev Constance McClain, Terry Morris
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HED V76
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course introduces the student to the physiology of the stress response and the return to homeostasis. Topics include the symptoms of stress overload and burnout; psychoneuroimmunology, technostress, the effects of stress on the cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems; and the effects of chronic stress on a person's psychological health, including problems of sleep, concentration, aging, and memory. Coping strategies, including downshifting, time management, assertiveness techniques, communication skills, overcoming procrastination, accessing campus and community support resource agencies, and developing a social support system and a code of ethics will be introduced. Stress reduction techniques, including breathing exercises, mind-body movement techniques, music therapy, visual imagery, physical activity, autogenics, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, the relaxation response, and meditation will be explored.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:30am–9:45am, Mon Wed 8:30am–9:45am